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It is not because we are well-intentioned that we compromise and reach an agreement. The current political impasse with three parties of equal strength cannot be overcome with goodwill, but rather with the defeat of one of them.
It is time for our political class to restore dignity to their word, honour the resources we have entrusted to them, and finally begin working in the fruitful silence that builds the future.
The economy is no longer an important, or at least a determining, criterion in the distinction between Right and Left.
One of the examples pointed out by the executive is that, according to Livre's statutes, the position of spokesperson “should be rotating, depending on the topic to be addressed.”
Elections for the general council of the Universidade Nova de Lisboa remain unscheduled. The expectation was that the process would have begun at the end of last year, but 2026 is already nearly three months in and, so far, no steps have been taken in that direction. The current president guarantees that she will call for the elections “shortly,” while...
The Lusa Board of Directors has 'taken good note' of the position held by workers and representatives regarding the new governance model of the State shareholder, and stresses that the main objective is to allow for greater scrutiny of the administration. In a statement released this Wednesday, the Lusa Board of Directors 'notes the concern of the union delegates...'
Ivone Rocha, president of the Platform for Sustainable Growth, presents the “Sustainable Alternative” report, which highlights a dangerous gap between scientific climate requirements and public policy implementation in Portugal. The report advocates for long-termism in governance, the depoliticisation of climate action, and a structural reform of the state to address environmental, technological, and economic crises.
The truly difficult part will be convincing citizens that “when political power speaks, it means it.”
The man Viktor Orbán sent to shake up Brussels on why Europe’s rising right-wing wave may not be ready for power.
In Caminha, Paulo Portas called for internal political stability in the face of global tension. At the PSD conference, the former Deputy Prime Minister analysed the international landscape and issued warnings regarding the country's governance.
The Conselho de Administração da Lusa, Portugal’s national news agency, responded to workers' concerns regarding the company's new governance model, emphasizing that its primary goal is to enhance transparency and oversight. The administration clarified that the recent restructuring, which involves full state ownership, aims to strengthen accountability without interfering in editorial independence. They dismissed rumors of a merger or fusion with other entities like RTP, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining Lusa’s identity and quality journalism. The administration also highlighted efforts to improve working conditions, including evaluating resources and incentives, and plans to develop a strategic four-year plan. Workers are scheduled to protest, raising concerns about the company's future and working conditions amid ongoing restructuring and potential relocations.
CNN Portugal commentator Pedro Tadeu believes that António José Seguro will have “a challenge ahead”, at a time when “we are living in a very difficult political situation, both internally and from a global perspective”.
From Seguro, a man whom his own PS comrades say lacks a spark of brilliance, it is expected that he will restore some sanity to a country that, at many moments, seemed like an ungovernable cuckoo's nest.
The article discusses the urgent need for regionalisation in Portugal, highlighting how recent severe weather events have exposed the country's vulnerabilities due to an excessively centralised governance model. It argues that the lack of administrative regions creates a governance void that hampers effective civil protection, resource management, and policy integration. The author advocates for an elected regional level to enhance accountability and transparency, emphasizing that decentralisation must be paired with robust information systems to ensure effective governance. The piece concludes that regionalisation is essential for adapting to climate change and improving democratic engagement.
One of the takeaways from the 5th edition of the Green Economy Forum, a conference organised by ECO/Capital Verde and held at Abreu Advogados in Lisbon, was that at the governance level more 'maturity' and 'commitment' are needed, constituting one of the main challenges of the green transition in Portugal. In the conference's third and final panel, ...
Communication failed because it is geared towards propaganda, not crisis management. Only five days later did the government manage to look like more than a crowd of ministers wandering around the city centre. Leitão Amaro’s film was not a slip-up; it was an automatic response, confirmed by Nuno Melo’s numbers. This is what remains after two years of PowerPoints and governance driven by perception. This is not a government. It is a communications agency with executive powers.
European People’s Party boss Manfred Weber suggests EU mega-job — and does not rule himself out of the running.
In the race to lead in artificial intelligence (AI), the European Commission took a decisive step in October by presenting the Apply AI strategy. The initiative aims to accelerate AI adoption in SMEs and public bodies by using a new governance model that brings together industry, academia, the public sector and a European AI observatory. ...
The elections for the presidents of the five CCDRs are being held through electoral colleges of local councillors, made up of the members of each municipality's executive and municipal assembly.
Cristiano Ronaldo had to leave Portugal, like so many other Portuguese before and after him. It is here that political discourse begins to reveal its fragility.
